Sunrise Spotlight – PTK presents ‘The Wisdom of Eve’
The Wisdom of Eve By Mary Orr opened last weekend and runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shows on Saturday and Sunday are at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. To learn more, click here.
Author: WNKY Staff
‘He just stepped in’: Teacher carries student with spina bifida on field trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A fourth-grade teacher in Kentucky went above and beyond to make sure a 10-year-old student with spina bifida could be included on a recent field trip. Ryan Neighbors’ class at Tully Elementary School was planning a hike at Falls of the Ohio State Park, but since the site isn’t wheelchair accessible, her mother, Shelly King, tried to find…
Marquee Backstage – Willie Huston
Willie Huston joins us on this week’s Marquee Backstage to perform, “Fall That Way Again.” You can find more from Huston here.
Burn bans in effect across Kentucky
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Counties across Kentucky are issuing burn bans amid dry conditions. This week, two counties along the Land Between the Lakes, Lyon and Livingston, are imposing burn bans because of the risk of wildfires. WKMS-FM reports there have been more than 70 counties in the state imposing the burn bans. Calloway, Ballard, Fulton and Carlisle counties…
Western to focus on grades in awarding most scholarships
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Beginning next fall, Western Kentucky University will no longer use ACT scores to award most scholarships for incoming freshmen. The Daily News reports university President Timothy Caboni announced Tuesday that students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher will be eligible for scholarship money. He says the minimum award will be $2,500 per…
Talk to the Talent – Kal Penn, Sunnyside
NBC’s premiere week continues on Thursday with the series premiere of Sunnyside. Star of the show, Kal Penn, joined SoKY Sunrise to discuss the new show and much more! You can catch Sunnyside Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. on WNKY NBC 40.
Throwback Thursday – American Legion Celebrates 100 Years
The American Legion is celebrating a century of progress this year. First established in 1919 following the end of WWI, the American Legion has made huge impacts on communities across the country. Bowling Green is home to American Legion Post 23. A century ago, American troops in Europe eagerly awaited passage home. A small group of soldiers met in Paris…
Sunrise Spotlight – bg26.2
Join the community for the 8th running bg26.2 & half marathon in a race against Multiple Sclerosis. Registered participants for bg26.2, half marathon and bg6000 will receive a goodie bag and tech shirt. To learn more, click here.
Sunrise Sports – Helton talks QB1, Tops volleyball keeps rolling
In this week’s edition of Sunrise Sports, WNKY’s Morgan Reagle talks WKU football and volleyball, and recognizes a local sports figure for a big achievement.
